Northampton County Council on Thursday confirmed Executive John Stoffa's appointment of Arnie Matos as director of corrections.

Matos has been serving as acting director since early July, replacing Robert Meyers. Matos will be paid $38 an hour, or roughly $79,000 a year. Matos was previously volunteer services coordinator, making $58,920. Council unanimously approved the appointment.

Councilman Lamont McClure congratulated Matos before listing off the problems facing the jail.

"It's a job none of us should pretend doesn't have great challenges," McClure said. "We'll be here to support you when we can and question you when we must."